Getting into University: How to Complete your UCAS Application 2026 Entry

By Ryan Moran and UCAS

Book Overview

Win your place at university with an outstanding UCAS application.

Every year, students are rejected from their first-choice university simply because they have submitted a UCAS application that fails to make the right impression on admissions tutors.

Written in association with UCAS, this annually updated guide has been helping students stay off the reject pile for over 30 years. Packed with insights from admissions tutors, it provides vital advice on how to avoid common mistakes and make your personal statement stand out from the crowd.

This practical and comprehensive book will lead you through every stage of the application process, including:

What to consider when choosing the right course and university for youHow to successfully navigate the UCAS Hub system with up-to-date information for 2026 entryImportant deadlines for your diaryInformation on what to expect at interview and tips on how to shineInvaluable guidance on writing an effective UCAS personal statement in the new three-part format for 2026 entryWhat to do if you don't get the grades you need

MPW Guides make the complex process of getting into higher education clear and accessible to all. Written by acknowledged experts in a concise format, they go beyond the official publications to give would-be students straightforward, practical advice on how to secure a place on a course of their choice.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1911724487
• ISBN13: 9781911724483
• Release Date: May 2025
• Publisher: Trotman
• Length: 180 Pages
• Weight: 0.76 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.1" x 9.2"